11-Day Fields of World War I Tour - 2020

Introduction

Trenches, bayonets, prototype tanks and biplanes are just a few of the iconic images of World War I. This 11-day tour takes you to the battlefields of Ypres, Vimy Ridge, Verdun and the Somme. Help us keep the memory and legacy of the Great War alive by walking the hallowed grounds where the outcome of the War to End All Wars was decided and the seeds of World War II were planted.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Passengers are greeted at the airport in Brussels and transferred to our hotel in Ypres, Belgium. In the evening there is an introduction to the tour and a chance for the passengers to introduce themselves over a welcome drink.

Day 2

We tour the city of Ypres, the focus of several key battles in World War I. The Flanders Fields Museum is the highlight of our afternoon program along with the Menin Gate ceremony.

Day 3

We explore the battlefields around Ypres, taking in the monuments, museums, trenches and key sites such as Hill 62. A visit to the Kemmel American Monument highlights the afternoon’s activities.

Day 4

To start the day we pay our respects at the Flanders Field American Cemetery. We then visit the Advanced Dressing Station, Essex Farm, Ypres Salient and other sites.

Day 5

We honor the Canadian contribution to the war by visiting Vimy Ridge, taking in the Vimy Memorial Park, Hill 145, the Canadian National Vimy Memorial and the Newfoundland Memorial Park.

Day 6

One of the deadliest battles in history is the focus of the day as we explore the Battle of the Somme. The Lochnagar Mine Crater Memorial, La Boisselle, the Thiepval Memorial and Museum and the Somme American Cemetery and Memorial highlight the day.

Day 7

The day’s highlights include a visit to the Chateau-Thierry American Monument, Hill 204 and the Belleau Wood Marine Monument. On the way to Verdun, we stop at the Butte de Vauquois.

Day 8

No World War I tour would be complete without a visit to the stronghold of Verdun. We visit the Verdun Museum, Fort Douaumont, the Trench of Bayonets, the Montfaucon American Monument, and the Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery and Memorial.

Day 9

The events of World War I led the French to set up the formidable, if incomplete, Maginot Line. We spend the day exploring a relic installation of this defense system including Fort Hackenburg, which Patton attacked in 1944.

Day 10

In the morning we travel to Reims and take in its world-famous cathedral. In the afternoon we continue our journey to Compiegne to see where the 1918 Armistice was signed.

Day 11

After saying good-bye our guests are brought to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris for their return flights.

Tour reviews

Total Score

9.3

Excellent

Customer service:

9.7

Hotel:

8.8

Meals:

8.9

Sights:

9.3

Guide:

9.3

Transportation:

9.6

Procom overall:

9.8

9.5

Excellent

11-day Fields of World War I

Worth my time & money!!!!! We saw so much more than what your brochure mentioned because of both guides.

Mr. James Richter

Healdsburg, California

9.1

Excellent

11-day Fields of World War I

I vote with my money. I am going on three more tours this year and look forward to continued travel with ProcomTours!

Mr. Charles Campbell

Hartsdale, New York

9.3

Excellent

11-day Fields of World War I

This tour was an outstanding "once in a lifetime" experience. The expert guides/historians were outstanding and provided unique insights into the various battles and events of World War 1. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in the history of World War 1.

Mr. Scott White

Windham, New Hampshire

9.6

Excellent

11-day Fields of World War I

It was extremely educational.I would earnestly recommend this tour because so few of us have much knowledge of the impact of WW1

Mr. Ralph Garfield

Manalapan, New Jersey

8.5

Very Good

11-day Fields of World War I

This was an excellent tour for an exposure to the significance, tactics, weapons, and soldier sacrifices of WWI. More refinements of the itinerary to maximize the experience (not the food) would improve the product. The tour is an excellent exposure to a war that sadly, is somewhat overlooked by Americans.

Mr. Fredrick Seeger

Reston, Virginia

10

Excellent

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9.5

Excellent

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Lake Oswego, Oregon

9.5

Excellent

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9.6

Excellent

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9.2

Excellent

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10

Excellent

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9.9

Excellent

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Mr. William Berkholz

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9.9

Excellent

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Excellent

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9.2

Excellent

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10

Excellent

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